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Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) factors in pension scheme investing continue to dominate headlines and trustee duties. Our new guide for 2020, ESG and climate change for pension funds, considers how trustees should...
The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Future of trusteeship and governance revealed The Pension Schemes Bill returns Costs information and “investment pathways” in...
Introduction Today, TPR published the first stage of a “major” consultation on its revised code of practice for DB funding. Running to 175 pages, this first consultation sets out TPR’s initial proposals for a “clearer, more readily...
A guide for trustees 2020 2019 was another record-breaking year for the industry and we are delighted to have advised on some of the most significant transactions. These included 13 separate bulk annuity transactions, with an aggregate...
Introduction On 20 February 2020, HMRC released long-awaited guidance (“the Guidance”) on some of the pensions tax issues arising when equalising benefits for the effect of GMPs. The Guidance focuses specifically on the so-called...
Our Finance & investment briefing takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this issue, we are pleased to present an overview of our involvement in the ever increasing buy-in / buy-out market. Over the...
Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q1 2020 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda Spotlights Pension...
Introduction On 10 February 2020, TPR published its response to its consultation on the future of trusteeship and governance. Most notably, TPR will not require pension scheme boards to engage a professional trustee. Instead, it will...
Our Master trust briefing (PDF) highlights key issues and developments for the sponsors and trustees of master trusts. In this briefing: Supervision – next steps for TPR Preparing for the supervisory return Key actions on supervision...
